CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent to 5-day judical custody
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody after allegedly breaching barricades at Jantar Mantar and demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. A CJP leader claims they were jailed for simply waving the national flag and raising slogans, accusing the Modi-Shah government of dictatorial actions and misusing power to curtail fundamental rights.
Why it matters
This incident highlights concerns about freedom of speech and protest in India, raising questions about potential government overreach and the treatment of political opposition. It could fuel further public debate on democratic rights and state authority.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka were sent to judicial custody for five days on Wednesday.CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde alleged that the government was misusing its powers to curtail people's fundamental rights. He said the two leaders had gone to Jantar Mantar along with him and other party volunteers, where they waved the national flag and raised the slogan 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'."You may know that Ashutosh, Saurav Das and I, along with volunteers from CJP, went to Jantar Mantar. We simply waved the Indian national flag and raised the slogan of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'," Shinde said.Accusing the Modi-Shah government of acting dictatorially, he alleged that the leaders were jailed for their protest.
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